When the author states, "Fluency enables us, the users, to shift gears,"he means
A) we should avoid using advanced tools and stick with the basics
B) we have the ability to build a computer
C) we should be able to drive a standard transmission car
D) we can control computing devices to get their full power

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The phrase "shift gears" is a metaphor for changing or adapting one's approach to better utilize a tool or skill. In this context, being fluent with technology means we can adapt our use of computing devices to fully harness their capabilities, not literally driving a car or building a computer.

When the Author States, "Fluency Enables Us, the Users, to Shift